GPSmagazine.comtag:www.gpsmagazine.com,2009://12009-07-02T16:25:27ZThe latest GPS news, reviews, and ratingsMovable Type 4.21-enGarmin nuvi 1390T Video Walkthroughtag:www.gpsmagazine.com,2009://1.5502009-07-02T16:24:32Z2009-07-02T16:25:27Z Garmin's new nuvi 1390T has a pedestrian mode that can navigate city bus and subway lines, free lifetime traffic, and a host of other features. Check out the video for an in-depth walkthrough....Fletchhttp://www.gpsmagazine.com/
Garmin's new nuvi 1390T has a pedestrian mode that can navigate city bus and subway lines, free lifetime traffic, and a host of other features. Check out the video for an in-depth walkthrough....
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Magellan Maestro 4700 Video Walkthroughtag:www.gpsmagazine.com,2009://1.5492009-07-02T16:12:20Z2009-07-02T16:13:32Z I managed to get my hands on Magellan's soon-to-be-released Maestro 4700. This new unit represents Magellan's top of the line GPS model, and intros some neat features like predictive traffic patterns, voice recognition, and a large 4.7-inch screen. I'll...Fletchhttp://www.gpsmagazine.com/
I managed to get my hands on Magellan's soon-to-be-released Maestro 4700. This new unit represents Magellan's top of the line GPS model, and intros some neat features like predictive traffic patterns, voice recognition, and a large 4.7-inch screen. I'll...
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How To Install Garmin's Map Update on a Nuvi 200tag:www.gpsmagazine.com,2009://1.5482009-06-29T22:20:14Z2009-06-29T22:23:57Z One of the more common issues I see posted in the forum comes from Garmin nuvi 200 owners who discover that their entry-level nuvi doesn't have enough internal storage to hold the updated, larger, 2009 or 2010 map. Here's...Fletchhttp://www.gpsmagazine.com/
One of the more common issues I see posted in the forum comes from Garmin nuvi 200 owners who discover that their entry-level nuvi doesn't have enough internal storage to hold the updated, larger, 2009 or 2010 map. Here's...
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Garmin Issues Emergency Software Fix For Nasty Bug That Can Brick Your nuvi 7x5tag:www.gpsmagazine.com,2009://1.5472009-06-25T04:18:53Z2009-06-25T04:21:01Z Remember all those reports that Garmin nuvi 7x5's were mysteriously failing in mass numbers starting June 22nd? Well, it turns out that a botched firmware update is to blame. Worse, even if your nuvi 7x5 is still working fine,...Fletchhttp://www.gpsmagazine.com/
Remember all those reports that Garmin nuvi 7x5's were mysteriously failing in mass numbers starting June 22nd? Well, it turns out that a botched firmware update is to blame. Worse, even if your nuvi 7x5 is still working fine,...
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Hands-On With Cobra's XRS 9960G GPS Radar Detectortag:www.gpsmagazine.com,2009://1.5462009-06-24T06:18:29Z2009-06-24T06:24:17ZVerdict: You, Sir, Are No Escort Passport 9500 or Beltronics GX65 (but you're still pretty good, and a whole lot cheaper) The XRS-9960G is Cobra's top-of-the-line radar detector, boasting 15 band radar/laser detection combined with GPS technology that alerts you...Fletchhttp://www.gpsmagazine.com/
Verdict: You, Sir, Are No Escort Passport 9500 or Beltronics GX65 (but you're still pretty good, and a whole lot cheaper) The XRS-9960G is Cobra's top-of-the-line radar detector, boasting 15 band radar/laser detection combined with GPS technology that alerts you...
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Confirmed: Garmin's Updated Friction Mount Leaves Residue On The Dashboardtag:www.gpsmagazine.com,2009://1.5452009-06-23T21:06:17Z2009-06-23T21:08:15Z After testing Garmin's new, updating friction mount for a few days in warmer weather, I've been able to confirm what others have also been reporting: the new non-skid material leaves marks on the dashboard if it's left in the...Fletchhttp://www.gpsmagazine.com/
After testing Garmin's new, updating friction mount for a few days in warmer weather, I've been able to confirm what others have also been reporting: the new non-skid material leaves marks on the dashboard if it's left in the...
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Is A Recent Firmware Update Causing Garmin nuvi 7x5 Units to Fail?tag:www.gpsmagazine.com,2009://1.5442009-06-23T20:55:08Z2009-06-24T04:09:12Z Early reports are starting to come in that a recent firmware update may be behind a sudden mass failing of Garmin nuvi 7x5 GPS units. Starting June 22nd, some users have reported seeing a pop-up window that says an...Fletchhttp://www.gpsmagazine.com/
Early reports are starting to come in that a recent firmware update may be behind a sudden mass failing of Garmin nuvi 7x5 GPS units. Starting June 22nd, some users have reported seeing a pop-up window that says an...
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Hands-On With Garmin's New, Updated Friction Mounttag:www.gpsmagazine.com,2009://1.5432009-06-20T05:57:02Z2009-06-20T06:04:10Z I've long been a fan of using a friction mount instead of the windshield mount that ships with most GPS units. Unlike a windshield mount, friction mounts can be quickly moved from car to car, and taken off the...Fletchhttp://www.gpsmagazine.com/
I've long been a fan of using a friction mount instead of the windshield mount that ships with most GPS units. Unlike a windshield mount, friction mounts can be quickly moved from car to car, and taken off the...
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How To Force A Garmin nuvi 8x5 To Avoid A Specific Road or Highwaytag:www.gpsmagazine.com,2009://1.5422009-06-20T04:46:14Z2009-06-20T04:48:35Z One of the most useful features unique to Garmin's nuvi 8x5 models is the ability to exclude a specific road or highway from the planned route. There are multiple scenarios when you might want to avoid a particular road....Fletchhttp://www.gpsmagazine.com/
One of the most useful features unique to Garmin's nuvi 8x5 models is the ability to exclude a specific road or highway from the planned route. There are multiple scenarios when you might want to avoid a particular road....
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Garmin nuvi 1390T Reviewtag:www.gpsmagazine.com,2009://1.5412009-06-19T06:21:51Z2009-06-19T06:31:55ZVerdict: Great for City Folk REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS 25% thinner than previous nuvi models Optional $9.99 (per city) cityXplorer maps offer enhanced pedestrian mode that lets you navigate city public transit Unless you really care about pedestrian navigation, the nuvi 765T...Fletchhttp://www.gpsmagazine.com/
Verdict: Great for City Folk REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS 25% thinner than previous nuvi models Optional $9.99 (per city) cityXplorer maps offer enhanced pedestrian mode that lets you navigate city public transit Unless you really care about pedestrian navigation, the nuvi 765T...
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Garmin nuvi 465T Truck GPS Reviewtag:www.gpsmagazine.com,2009://1.5402009-05-27T07:08:08Z2009-06-20T06:17:50ZVerdict: Hands Down the Best GPS For Truckers Review Highlights Garmin's first nuvi designed for the trucking industry. Easily switches between Automobile and Truck modes Navigates routes based on your truck's type, load, height, weight, length, and hazardous load restrictions...Fletchhttp://www.gpsmagazine.com/
Verdict: Hands Down the Best GPS For Truckers Review Highlights Garmin's first nuvi designed for the trucking industry. Easily switches between Automobile and Truck modes Navigates routes based on your truck's type, load, height, weight, length, and hazardous load restrictions...
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TomTom GO 740 Live Connected GPS Reviewtag:www.gpsmagazine.com,2009://1.5392009-05-14T23:41:43Z2009-06-09T00:19:25ZVerdict: Just like previous TomTom GPS units, but with a $10/month subscription for Weather, Traffic, Google Search, & Fuel Prices TomTom's GO LIVE 740 is the company's first Internet-connected GPS. Leveraging an internal GPRS receiver, the GO 740 boasts LIVE...Fletchhttp://www.gpsmagazine.com/
Verdict: Just like previous TomTom GPS units, but with a $10/month subscription for Weather, Traffic, Google Search, & Fuel Prices TomTom's GO LIVE 740 is the company's first Internet-connected GPS. Leveraging an internal GPRS receiver, the GO 740 boasts LIVE...
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Magellan RoadMate 1470 Reviewtag:www.gpsmagazine.com,2009://1.5382009-04-19T22:44:04Z2009-06-09T00:22:09ZVerdict: The Best Magellan GPS Yet Magellan's RoadMate 1470 is the first product released since the company was acquired by Mitac earlier this year, and if the 1470 is any indication, this is going to be a very good union...Fletchhttp://www.gpsmagazine.com/
Verdict: The Best Magellan GPS Yet Magellan's RoadMate 1470 is the first product released since the company was acquired by Mitac earlier this year, and if the 1470 is any indication, this is going to be a very good union...
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LiveViewGPS Covert GPS Tracker PT-8200 Reviewtag:www.gpsmagazine.com,2009://1.5372009-04-16T05:28:10Z2009-04-27T14:54:47ZVerdict: The Only GPS Tracker In The World That Works Inside Buildings, Basements, And Movie Theaters. Pricey LiveViewGPS's PT-8200 can do something no other small GPS tracking device can: work inside a parking garage, an elevator, movie theater, basement, or...Fletchhttp://www.gpsmagazine.com/
Verdict: The Only GPS Tracker In The World That Works Inside Buildings, Basements, And Movie Theaters. Pricey LiveViewGPS's PT-8200 can do something no other small GPS tracking device can: work inside a parking garage, an elevator, movie theater, basement, or...
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LiveViewGPS PT-10 Portable GPS Tracking Device Reviewtag:www.gpsmagazine.com,2009://1.5362009-04-14T19:47:53Z2009-04-15T15:28:36ZVerdict: The Most Accurate, Easy To Use GPS Tracker Available LiveViewGPS' PT-10 is a portable real-time GPS tracker that sends position updates every 10 seconds when moving above 10 MPH, and every 20 feet when walking. For a flat $39.99...Fletchhttp://www.gpsmagazine.com/
Verdict: The Most Accurate, Easy To Use GPS Tracker Available LiveViewGPS' PT-10 is a portable real-time GPS tracker that sends position updates every 10 seconds when moving above 10 MPH, and every 20 feet when walking. For a flat $39.99...